Christmas wRap 2016

December 19, 2016 By Brandy Ferrell2 Comments Disclosure: To provide the service of this website, I receive compensation through sponsored reviews and affiliate links. Click here for more details.

’Twas the week before Christmas in 2016 We hadn’t yet written about all that we’d seen. Looking back at a year full of changes galore Let’s try to wRap up what this year held in store…

In late February, after David’s tenth birthday Gary returned from Brazil, from the rig home to stay. An unexpected career shift, with our plans all askew, We prayed and we wondered, “What the world will we do?”

So instead of this loss seen as “struggle in straits,” We decided to pack up and drive through twenty states. So here’s what we did with this sweet gift of time: Drove ten thousand miles (without losing our minds!). From the Mississippi River to the great big Pacific, O, the places we’ve seen, it was just plain terrific!

From mountains and deserts to temperate rainforests, Sequoias and Glacier, amazing sights all before us.

We found tide pools, a shipwreck, and sights from The Goonies And hiked the baddest of Badlands way out in the boonies.

Mt Rushmore, and Mackinac, and Independence Rock. Sault Ste Marie where we gazed down at Soo Locks.

At historic Sutter’s Mill, we all panned for gold And at Yellowstone Park watched Old Faithful blow

We drove from Gateway Arch to the Golden Gate then trekked back across plains to four Lakes that are Great.

Then Isaac turned two and Stephen thirteen. In September, David played in a “Street Robber” scene (And also joined Stephen on our church’s puppet team).

Then we loaded once more for state 39 Mounts Mitchell and Airy we saw in North Caroline.

What else did we do? Campouts and field trips (Like the life-sized replicas of Columbus’ ships),

A trip to Oklahoma for a Thanksgiving break. Then Levi turned eight with a rollercoaster cake.

As winter falls upon us with the cold December wind. We think of a time when there was no room at the inn. A Savior was born in Bethlehem town, A King who had given up His glory and crown. So as we ponder this gift of Heavenly Light We wish a Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!

With love, Gary, Brandy, Stephen, David, Levi, and Isaac Ferrell

But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days. Micah 5:2

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Love this! 🙂 It was such a beautiful way to record your year’s journey. What will your husband do now? Is he working around you so that he doesn’t have to travel? Wishing you a very merry Christmas holiday season. Blessings!

Hi Leesa! We’re working on launching a family business that involves our love of Christ, my love of education, and my heart’s desire to encourage homeschool parents, while also focusing on craftsmanship through woodworking & engraving. Although we’ve had quite a few setbacks in getting started, I’m hoping we’ll be able to officially announce/launch it in early 2017.

Although we have back-up plans in place, our heart’s desire is to pursue entrepreneurship as a family. At this point it’s a somewhat scary and exciting adventure that lies ahead. Lots of prayers for God’s guidance and wisdom in this endeavor! Thanks so much for asking about us! <3

Christian, wife, and homeschool mom of four boisterous blessings, exploring the world from our home in Middle Tennessee. Read more…

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